Saul - Definition
saul
n 1: (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who
defended Israel against many enemies (especially the
Philistines)
2: (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles;
author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though
Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an
Apostle; "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to
Christianity" [syn: Paul, Saint Paul, St. Paul,
Apostle Paul, Paul the Apostle, Apostle of the
Gentiles, Saul, Saul of Tarsus]